Eureka falls short of state title

Photos by Kalli McDonald for Chronicle Media

Eureka’s Tessa Leman shoots over three Chicago Harlan defenders during their Class 2A semifinal game at the IHSA State Tournament on Friday, Feb. 23. Eureka lost 55-50 and went on to finish fourth in Class 2A. (Photos by Kalli McDonald / for Chronicle Media)

 

The Eureka girls basketball team competed in the Class 2A state tournament at Illinois State University on Feb. 23-24.  The Hornets fell short of the dream of a state title, finishing fourth but with a  strong 28-3 record.

Natalie Bardwell looks for an opening to pass against Chicago Harlan in a Class 2A semifinal game at the IHSA State Tournament at Illinois State University on Friday, Feb. 23. Eureka lost 55-50. (Photos by Kalli McDonald / for Chronicle Media)

Courtney Heffren drives down the court at Illinois State University’s Redbird arena during Eureka’s Class 2A semifinal game against Chicago Harlan at the IHSA State Tournament on Friday, Feb. 23. Eureka lost 55-50. (Photos by Kalli McDonald / for Chronicle Media)

Eureka’s Natalie Anderson goes up for a shot against a Chicago Harlan defender during their Class 2A semifinal game Feb. 23 at Illinois State University’s Redbird arena. Eureka finished fourth in the IHSA state tournament. (Photos by Kalli McDonald / for Chronicle Media)

The Eureka Hornets gather as a team before the start of their Class 2A semifinal game at the IHSA state tournament on Feb. 23 at Illinois State University’s Redbird arena. (Photos by Kalli McDonald / for Chronicle Media)